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1 - What color interiors were offered for the 1980 LE?
2 - What are the Vin #'s

I thought the cars were all black with a black interior.
 
I'm not a professional on this subject, but the exteriors may be all black. The interiors are either all black or a mixture of Autumn Leaf and black. Lots of those later cars have mixed interiors like that.
 
Nope - Black or Beige interior

car #492071 (Mar '79) - 523000 (Aug '80)...6.682 cars
 
Some North American spec LE's in fact had a mix of Black and Tan interiors...carpeting only though, I believe. All NA spec MGs had exterior colour of black.
 
Carpeting in all LE's were black - panels were Beige
 
Tony, I have to differ on this one with you.
 
"The 'Limited Edition' cars were all black, and came with either black or beige trim." page 105, Clausinger.

Which part should we discuss - I've seen too many LE's with Beige interior (carpet was always black)
 
Carpeting...Many later VIN NA spec MGBs had a mix of black and tan carpeting...especially the rear floor mats and sometimes the back deck...the factory was using up the supply they had on hand.
Clausager, while remaining an excelent overall reference, is in error in some aspects.
 
I won't disagree with that. Actually, here's what Clausinger says about the carpet:

"On cars with Autumn Leaf or Beige trim, carpets were black in front of the seats but brown behind the seats (Autumn Leaf on cars with Autumn Leaf trim and Chesnut on cars with Beige trim)."

This is a good thread! I had actually forgotten about that.
 
Now to the interesting question: If a person wants to maintain originality, is there a carpeting kit that includes both colors of carpet?

I don't know but I'm calling this morning to ask!
 
I also know the answer already, Rick...let's see if we can get things changed!
 
I've already got a post to a couple of pertinent players...I'll let you know what they come up with.

The problem here is control of inventory...perceived or real..on the part of the supplier, be it Moss, VB, Prestige, etc.
 
WOW!! Am I shocked...my guy at Moss (remember, I'm a distributor) said that for a 25% fee, they'll do a special carpet order that matches that color combination - but they can't do it with the molded transmission tunnel piece as they can only do it with carpet they make in-house.

He also told me to check the Roadster Factory as he thinks they offer carpet in the double color.

This is definitely a GREAT thread!
 
My 80 Non LE has tan seats and door panels Black carpet in front and tan carpet in rear. I thought someone had changed the front carpet. I have since replaced all the carpet to black. If I had known this could of been factory I would have kept the carpet. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cryin.gif
 
Just talked with the Roadster Factory (I'm now a dealer for them also, just gotta wait for my catalog to see what my prices will be). They offer the kit for $379 retail, but as a Roadster Factory dealer, I can sell it for a bit less. Part # is CTMMGB33SBLKTN.
 
Wow! Glad I asked the question. I saw a picture of one today and it had an Autumn leaf interior; Kicks, doors, top rail & seats. Carpets were black.
I thought I'd ask to learn more and good to see it sparked some interest. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
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Just talked with the Roadster Factory (I'm now a dealer for them also, just gotta wait for my catalog to see what my prices will be).

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So Tony, what kind of deal %-wise do you get for TRF?
 
my LE has tan seats and door rails, with black door panels and carpets. This winter it will all be black
 
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So Tony, what kind of deal %-wise do you get for TRF?

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Don't know yet.
 
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